Ready to reel in a big offer
It’s been a busy year for Derek Jeter. In 2020 alone, the baseball legend became a Hall of Famer and a landlord and now, hopefully, a seller. His mansion in Tampa, Fla., has come on the market for $ 29 million.
The mammoth listing arrives a few months after reports surfaced that Jeter was renting out the waterfront mansion to Tom Brady, who signed a two- year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers over the offseason.
Much like its owner, the home has racked up a few honors over the years. According to the listing, it’s the biggest home in south Tampa and the largest waterfront property assembled on Davis Islands.
Set on more than an acre, the custom estate measures 22,000 square feet ( not to mention the 9,000 square feet of scenic decks and balconies).
Hand- carved granite and limestone give the seven- bedroom, 16- bathroom residence a palatial appearance.
A 24- foot foyer with f loor- toceiling windows kicks things off beyond the entry. Farther in are
large formal rooms with handmade millwork, Venetian plaster, silk drapes and marble mosaic tiles.
An aquarium anchors the two- story great room, and the chef ’s kitchen has a pair of islands. Other highlights include a wine cellar, movie theater, wood- paneled office and gym. A club room is outfitted with a billiard table and curved bar.
Outside, manicured grounds contain bubbling fountain features, a spa and an 80- foot saltwater lap pool. The property sits on 345 feet of waterfront with a dock and two boat lifts.
A baseball icon, Jeter spent the entirety of his 20- year career with the New York Yankees, making 14 All- Star appearances along with five World Series titles, five Silver Slugger Awards and five Gold Glove Awards.
In 2017, the 46- year- old bought a minority stake in the Miami Marlins; he currently serves as the team’s CEO.
Stephen Gay and Katherine Glaser of Smith & Associates Real Estate hold the listing.